(OT still VW) those damdable spring clamps

[nicadimus at hotmail.com (E R)]

Thanks John, going to try it this afternoon.

-Elijah


>From: "John S. Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>
>To: "E R" <nicadimus@hotmail.com>,<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Re: (OT still VW) those damdable spring clamps
>Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 21:23:35 -0700
>
>I use a screwdriver to pop the top on, once the bottom is on. I also use a
>small jack to hold up the downpipe to eliminate that headache. One time I
>took apart a set of slip pliers. I ground one side down a bit to fit. It 
>has
>the grips to hold on with less slippage.
>John
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "E R" <nicadimus@hotmail.com>
>To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:24 PM
>Subject: (OT still VW) those damdable spring clamps
>
>
> > Hello all;
> >
> > So here I am comming out of lurk mode, I have a question to ponder the
> > list... doing the clutch on my 92 Jetta, the "C" clamps the hold the
>exhaust
> > downpipe to the manifold, they pop off easy enough with a pry bar, and 
>on
> > past projects I have been able to borrow the "special" tool to put them
>back
> > on...which is not the case now... have any of you all found a good
>shadetree
> > wrenching shortcut to get the clamps back on? there must be a better way
> > than buying the $130.00 tool.. any Advice?
> > TIA,
> > Elijah
> > 86 Scirocco 16v
> > 92 Jetta carot
> > 95 GTI VR6
> >
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